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Watch: Polkinghorne describes finding wife dead in police interview

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of fatally strangling wife Pauline Hanna.

Expert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety work

Dr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.

Philip Polkinghorne describes finding wife dead and final night together

The eye surgeon was interviewed by Detective Ilona Walton on the morning he reported Pauline Hanna dead, April 5, 2021. Video/Pool

Hundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeral

Hundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex Burton

Jury hears of raid on Polkinghorne's chalet shared with escort after wife's death

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staged a suicide.

Man accused of murdering Rebels MC member last month can now be named

He was given name suppression during his first court appearance last month.

Watch: Arsonists uppercut themselves, set themselves alight and flee burning barbershop

Not the sharpest scissors in the barber's: Arsonists set themselves alight.

Arsonists set themselves on fire

Two arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cuts

Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit

Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.

'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt

Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.

Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant’s memory

The complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.

Council grilled on why it didn't investigate man's fatal fall into Wellington Harbour

Sandy Calkin had been drinking but his friends say he was steady on his feet.

'Like a high-speed car accident': Expert on toddler's fatal head injuries

Adrian Clancy allegedly caused Sadie-Leigh's brain bleeds, swelling and skull fractures.

Disturbing new evidence becomes focus of Polkinghorne murder trial

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife and staged a suicide.

Northland family have nightmares after Noel Leeming armed robbery

A man has described the terror of having a gun fired over his head.

Forensic scientist says Philip Polkinghorne's DNA found on wife’s neck

He is accused of having murdered his wife before staging it to look like a suicide.

Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list

Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.

Driver to face charges after car crashes into home, left 3m in air

The man will appear in court on excess breath alcohol and dangerous driving charges.